Competition Doc Funding Invest 
Both Sides of the Table
AUGUST 28, 2012
I often caution entrepreneurs about seeing too many VCs when you’re beginning your fund raising process both because information tends to leak and because if you see too many people who talk with each other you’ll soon have whispers amongst all of the VCs who “passed on you” and your deal will seem over-shopped and lacking in momentum.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 19, 2010
Their first fund was a $75 million fund raised in 2006 and they very recently announced a brand new $130 million fund. Closing a VC fund in 2009/10 is a major achievement in and of itself. In the intro section of the show we talked a lot about why VC funds are becoming smaller again and where Greycroft fits.
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AeA Los Angeles Council
JULY 7, 2008
The National Science Foundation mainly funds professors to do research. This 15-20 year prospecting, as a general rule, requires a long-term investment strategy by the government. In any case, right now (generally) Congress is debating funding for programs authorized in the COMPETES Act.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 11, 2011
In the video I describe how to best play this meeting and why, without a champion going into the meeting, you’re unlikely to get an investment. If they say yes you get a term sheet and once this is signed it is usually 3-6 weeks until your legal docs get signed and you’re funded. Competition. Market sizing.
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 25, 2010
Morgan Stanley then funded one of our competitors. Don’t over shop – If the deal you’re involved with involves raising venture capital or selling your company you naturally want some competition. Had I delayed my fund raising in 99/00 by even 3-4 weeks I’m convinced I would not have raised any money at all. Goldman said NFW.
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